Westbrook Vets - Warrington

Meet our Westbrook Vets Team! 👋🏻☎️🐾💜
Angela spent 15 years working for a stonemason and time self employed before joining our team as a receptionist.
She loves meeting our clients and their pets – and has plenty of experience with animals herself, sharing her home with three dogs, a cat, a crested gecko, a tortoise, 11 birds, two rabbits and tropical fish!
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and taking the dogs out for walks in exciting new places.

Meet our Westbrook Vets Team! 👋🏻☎️🐾💜
Hollie is our animal care assistant and receptionist, she gained experience in private and emergency practice after gaining her animal care diploma in 2008, before joining the Westbrook team in 2022. She loves meeting new people and their pets, and working together with the team to care for all of our patients. At home she has five rescue cats of her own – Oscar, Binx, Figaro, Houdini and Jasper.

In her spare time Hollie looks to go for adventures on long walks and visiting castles around the country with her partner and son, while she also helps out at her local farm, feeding the animals – and even giving bottles to baby lambs!

Meet our Westbrook Vets Team! 👋🏻☎️🐾💜

Kelly is our head receptionist and practice administrator, she has been in the veterinary industry since 2017, and has held roles including client care assistant and practice coordinator before becoming our head receptionist.

Her favourite part of the job is getting to see familiar faces coming through the door on a day-to-day basis!

She shares her home with Morty the Chihuahua and two rescue cats, Kitana and Ripley. She enjoys spending her time playing video games, reading books and fiddling around with cars!

Happy Father's Day! 🫶
Today we celebrate all the fantastic father figures in our lives, not forgetting our wonderful pet dads 🐾
We hope you have a special day 💙

❗LOST PET ❗️

🐰 A beautiful young grey bunny was brought into us today, unfortunately not microchipped, and was found around waterways in Warrington. 🐰

If you have any information, please get in touch with us
☎️ 01925 949 300☎️

Happy World Blood Donor Day! 💉🩸
Today celebrates all the amazing individuals who donate blood to save the lives of others! ❤️
But did you know your pet could be a blood donor? The Pet Blood Bank is a UK charity and every unit of blood that is donated to the could save up to 4 lives. They run donation sessions across the country where owners bring their much-loved companions to give blood. The blood is taken to their processing centre in Loughborough where it is separated into different products, it is then stored and sent out to vets when they need it.
If you would like more information on how your pet could save lives by donating blood then please visit - https://www.petbloodbankuk.org/

Did you know paracetamol is toxic to cats? 🐱🐾

Paracetamol is extremely dangerous for cats and should never be used to treat pain as they are unable to break down paracetamol safely which causes dangerous toxic compounds are rapidly form in their body. The toxic compounds cause irreversible damage to their red blood vessels and liver damage.

If your cat has ingested paracetamol then contact your veterinary practice immediately.

For more information please visit - https://www.vets-now.com/pet-care-advice/paracetamol-poisoning-cats/

Westbrook Vets 'Banner of the Month' competition for June starts here! 🐶🐱🐰🐹🐭🐾
If you would like your pet(s) to feature as our cover photo for the whole of July, simply comment below with your furbaby photos and the photo with the most reactions/likes will be our winner!
We look forward to seeing all the amazing photos 😍❤️
* Last chance to submit an entry is 30/06/2024 and by commenting a photo below, you are allowing us to use the photo for this purpose only.

Look at this adorable boy! 🥰 Doluglas visited us for his second vaccine and was an absolute super! ⭐️

Wildlife Welfare 🌳

Birds nest between March and July but what do you do if you find a nestling or fledgling on the ground? 🐦

Nestlings are baby birds without feathers, they should not be out of the nest and will need help. Where possible they should be returned to their nest (make sure it’s the right one!) wearing gloves. Nestlings won't survive long outside the protection of the nest, and where possible nestlings should be re-nested and left in the wild.

If you can't see a nest in the surrounding trees, or it's fallen down or been damaged, then you can make a replacement nest to put the nestling back into. This could be as simple as a basket or plant pot with some nesting material, securely attached to the nearest tree. If the bird is injured, the quickest way to help is to contact your local wildlife rescue centre or vet.

But, if you ever find a garden bird fledgling, a fully feathered baby bird on the ground, if they’re not sick or injured they’re usually best left alone. They intentionally leave the nest before they can fly, and their parents are usually nearby and still caring for them. Parents may even be waiting for people to leave before they return to their young. It’s normal for fledglings to be on the ground for a few days to a week or so whilst they finish growing their flight feathers.

During this time, please keep people and pets away, and leave the fledgling undisturbed and in the care of their parents. Remember that birds take far better care of their young than humans can. Taking baby birds into captivity can dramatically reduce their chances of long-term survival.

If they’re in a position of danger, fledglings can be moved to a nearby sheltered, safe place such as under a hedge. They still need to be within hearing range of where they were found, as parents often use calls to locate their young. Watch the fledglings from a distance until you have seen the parents find them.

The advice can vary depending on the species of bird, as not all bird species nest in trees or remain in the nest until they're a fledgling. For more information/advise then please follow the link below to find out more about specific species of birds and how they nest. https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/wildlife/birds/baby

We have reached 500 likes on our page!!! 🥳🎊🎉
Rhys and the team would like to say a huge thank you to all our wonderful clients and their beautiful pets for your continued support of our independent practice in Warrington 💜

Is your cat microchipped? 🐈🐾

This is a little reminder that new UK government legislation has changed today meaning it is now a legal requirement for all pet cats in England to be microchipped before they are 20 weeks old. Microchipping is a quick and simple procedure which can be carried out by your Vets.
The details on a pets microchip helps thousands of lost pets be reunited with their owners every year.

If you would like to book your cat in for a microchip then contact us via phone on 01925 949300 ☎️ or book an appointment on our website https://www.westbrookvets.co.uk 💻

Meet our fantastic Veterinary Surgeon Petra! 👋🏻👩🏼‍⚕️🩺🐾

Petra graduated from the Hungarian Vet School in Budapest in 2005 before moving back to the UK and settling in and around Manchester. She has worked in small animal practice ever since, completing a post graduate certificate in small animal medicine in 2022, and joining the Westbrook team in 2024.

She is sad to not have pets at home due to her husband’s allergies, but makes up with lots of cuddles at work. In her spare time she enjoys being outdoors, hiking and mountain biking, as well as travelling as much as she can with her young family.

Meet our wonderful Veterinary Surgeon Abbie! 👋🏻👩🏼‍⚕️🩺🐾

Abbie graduated from Liverpool University in 2017 and worked at a small animal hospital in Leeds before returning home to Manchester, where she spent time doing out of hours emergency work.

She is excited to contribute to building a strong culture at our practice and strong relationships with our patients and clients.

Outside work she enjoys exploring new places, hiking, cycling and generally getting outdoors, as well as attempting to tame her wild garden and riding a grey Connemara pony, Nora, twice a week.

Lilith visited us for her vaccinations, she was so brave and so beautiful 🥰 can you guess her breed? 🤔

How handsome is Labrador Auzzie! 🥰 He visited Rhys yesterday with a wound on his chest, he was very brave boy for his treatment and had lots of cuddles with our nurses, we hope you’re feeling better soon! 🐾

Lovely Duke just brightened our Friday morning! ☀️ he visited for a weight check with veterinary nurse Chloe to collect his flea and worm treatment. Duke was very excited to see us and posed beautifully for a picture 🥰 Can you guess his breed? 🤔

We have introduced our nursing team so here are our fantastic Westbrook Vets 👨‍⚕️🩺🐾

Rhys graduated from Bristol University in 2014, he returned to his childhood home in North Wales and worked in a family-run small animal practice.

Since then he has developed a range of experience, including taking over responsibility for practices across a regional area near Wrexham.

At home he lives with his wife, two small children, a Golden Retriever called Taffy, and a Burmese cat called Bear. He helps to run his local triathlon club and completed an Ironman not long ago. He is a keen rugby supporter, often found belting out the Welsh national anthem at the Principality Stadium.

Meet Spud and Twiglet 🐹 who visited us for a manicure and pedicure 💅🏻

Is your cat microchipped? 🐈🐾

This is a little reminder that new UK government legislation comes into place on the 10th June 2024 meaning it will be a legal requirement for all pet cats in England to be microchipped before they are 20 weeks old. Microchipping is a quick and simple procedure which can be carried out by your Vet.
The details on a pets microchip helps thousands of lost pets be reunited with their owners every year.

If you would like to book your cat in for a microchip then contact us via phone on 01925 949300 ☎️ or book an appointment on our website https://www.westbrookvets.co.uk 💻

Good morning! ☺️
Here’s some adorable dachshund puppies to brighten your Wednesday ☀️

Cooper came to visit today, he is a whopping 65kg of handsomeness! 😍 He is a mixture of two giant dog breeds, can you guess what they are? 🤔

Beautiful Coco came in for a post op check with our veterinary nurse Chloe following her spay today, we love her distinctive black and white face markings 😍🐈‍⬛

Good morning! 😊
Our dental suite is set up and ready for today's patient who is booked in for a scale and polish under general anaesthetic 🐶🦷

Rufus came to see us today for his booster vaccination and a nail clip, he was such a good boy and enjoyed his treats! Just look at his gorgeous brown eyes! 🐶🐾

What do our Registered Veterinary Nurses do in our practice? 👀🐾
The nurses say that the list is endless.. but we wanted to share some of their key responsibilities to continue on from our Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month (VNAM) posts 💚👩‍⚕️🩺

🐾Nurses confidently assist the vets by restraining patients for procedures (they give the best cuddles)
🐾They provide nursing care for our hospitalised in-patients which includes administering medications, administering fluid therapy, grooming, feeding, walking and providing lots of TLC 💉💜
🐾Perform diagnostic tests including blood sampling, urinalysis and take x-rays 🩻
🐾Prepare patients for surgery and perform some minor procedures such as suturing wounds and scaling and polishing teeth 🦷
🐾Nurses monitor patients under general anaesthesia and sedation for their procedures (radiographs/surgical operations) 🩺
🐾Assist veterinary surgeons with operations 🥼
🐾Nurse consultations 🐶🐱🐰
🐾Coach and support student veterinary nurses in clinical skills 👩‍⚕️
🐾 They work under the direction of veterinary surgeons and to the code of professional conduct for veterinary nurses 💚

Meet our newest Registered Veterinary Nurse Chloe who joined us during the practice expansion in April 👋🩺🐾💜

Chloe first worked in boarding kennels and on livery yards and studied a national diploma in animal management at St Helen's College. She then went to university to study veterinary nursing at Myerscough College and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse with a foundation degree in 2014, then furthered her education by achieving a BSc (Hons) degree in 2015. Chloe has experience in both busy first-opinion veterinary practices and referral hospitals and has previously coached student veterinary nurses in clinical skills.

Chloe has a 3-year-old border terrier called Hattie, she has grown up with her young son and they are the best of friends! She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, gardening, and baking.

Chloe loves all aspects of veterinary nursing and the variety that working in a first opinion practice brings. She has a passion for monitoring patients under anaesthesia and nurse clinics. She enjoys supporting and educating clients during nurse consultations and she can't wait to build a rapport with our wonderful Westbrook clients and bond with their beautiful pets! 💙

Meet another one of our fantastic RVN's Beckie (also known within the team as Dougal)! 👋👩‍⚕️🩺🐾💚

Beckie has worked with animals since completing her A levels in 2010, graduating with a degree in zoology in 2014, and beginning work in veterinary practices in 2017, spending time in an emergency hospital before qualifying as a registered veterinary nurse.

She is particularly interested in diagnostic imaging, although she does also enjoy caring for inpatients.

At home she has a Parson Russell terrier, Poppy, a cockatiel called Rocky who likes to try and nibble Poppy’s ears, and two cats, Albus and Loki. Her hobbies include assembling flat pack furniture, yoga, video games and a variety of arts and crafts!

May is veterinary nurse awareness month and we would like to celebrate our fantastic RVN's who are an integral part of the Westbrook team! 👩‍⚕️🩺💉🐾

Stephanie is our Head Veterinary Nurse, she accepted her first veterinary role straight after completing work experience in the same practice and rose to become head nurse there over 16 years.

She has also spent time in out-of-hours emergency care at a large veterinary hospital.

Steph loves watching horror movies, reading, playing video games, and going for walks.

Ozzy was a very brave boy for his second vaccination today with our head veterinary nurse Steph🐾Look at his handsome face! 🥰